Wet-Blue Precursor Calf Hide from Mexico
Pre-tanned limed and pickled calf hide, still raw unsplit whole under weight limits. Classed in HTS 4101.20.50.00 as otherwise preserved but not tanned. Intermediate for chrome tanning process.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Chemical analysis to prove no chrome or tanning salts present
• Avoid any fat-liquoring which defines crust per chapter note
• Customs may require tanner certification of raw status